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in medical practice by Dr. Eli Ives, of the Yale Medical School, in 
the same year. The name ‘ chloroform” was subsequently given 
by Dumas. 
Dr. Botron said he mentioned these facts only that Americans 
might have the credit justly due them. 
PRESIDENT HuBBARD confirmed the statement of Dr. Boiron, and 
gave some interesting personal reminiscences of the experiments on 
the therapeutic effects of Guthrie’s products. 
At the close of the lecture, a vote of thanks was accorded Pror. 
E.uiort, and the meeting adjourned. 
March 28th, 1892. 
STATED MEETING. 
The President, Dr. Huspparp, in the chair. One hundred and 
twenty-five persons present. 
The minutes of March 21st were read and approved. 
The Secretary read the names of the following persons nominated 
as Resident Members :— 
Mr. Ropert WeErR seconded by Capr. Casry, Dr. Paut GIBIER 
seconded by H. J. Newron; the nominations were referred to the 
Council. 
Mr. GeorGeE F. Kunz read a paper entitled :-— 
Notes on the Minerals, Gems, and Ethnology of the Ural 
Mountains, as Observed during a Recent Trip, 
illustrated by lantern views. 
Meeting adjourned. 
April 4th, 1892. 
REGULAR Business MEETING. 
The President, Dr. Husparp, in the chair. Thirteen persons 
present. 5 
The minutes of March 7th were read and approved. 
The Secretary announced that the 13th Annual Exhibition of the 
